Action Thriller: An Action Thriller uses physical action to create suspense within the film, contains lots of violence and there is always an obvious antagonist. Includes ~ fights, chases, races, battles and physical stunts - Die Hard, The Bourne Identity, Taken, The November Man
Conspiracy Thriller: In which the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes. - All the President's Men, Angels and Demons, Arlington Road
Crime Thriller: Incorporates the suspenseful aspects of a thriller with a crime film plot. Usually centres on a murderer, robbery, serial killer or manhunt. The storyline focuses both around the criminal and the protagonist. Crime Thriller use both action and psychological aspects to build tension and suspense - The Usual Suspects, The French Connection, Jagged Edge
Science Fiction Thriller: incorporates hypothetical, science-based themes into the plot of the film. Includes plots that revolve around alien invasions, dystopian scenarios and super diseases - Alien, Inception, District 9
Disaster Thriller: the main conflict is due to some sort of natural or artificial disaster: volcanoes, hurricanes, earthquakes. - Stormy Weather, Earthquake
Drama Thriller: In which the story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involves a great deal of character development along with plot twists. - The Illusionist, The Prestige
Film Noir: Film-Noir is characterized by a black-and-white style with stark lighting effects. Film-Noir relies on a narrative voice and various flashbacks to explain the intricate plot. -Sunset Boulevard, Sweet Smell of Success
Legal Thriller: In which the lawyer-heroes/heroines confront enemies outside, as well as inside, the courtroom and are in danger of losing not only their careers but their lives. - And Justice For All, A Few Good Men, A Time To Kill
Medical Thriller: In which the hero/heroine are medical doctors/personnel working to solve an expanding medical problem. - Extreme Measures, Flatliners
Political Thriller: In which the hero/heroine must ensure the stability of the government that employs him. - The Hunt For Red October, JFK
Psychological Thriller: Incorporates elements of drama and mystery film. The suspense comes from the mind rather than from a physical threat. Many Psychological Thrillers cross over into the Horror Genre - Rear Window, Taxi Driver
Erotic Thriller: Incorporates themes of seduction and temptation towards an individual as well as often including the ideas of obsession, secrecy, provocation and allurement to our darkest desires; however, dark desires have dark consequences.
Religious Thriller: Incorporates religious themes, including religious questions, ceremonies, and objects; not pertaining to a certain religion.Exorcisms, demonic possession, and church cover-ups are typical themes of Religious Thrillers. - The Ninth Gate, The Devil's Advocate, The Da Vinci Code
Paranormal/Supernatural Thriller: Incorporates paranormal beings into the narrative, e.g. spirits, ghosts, devil etc. Often includes the ongoing feud between heaven and hell (presented through the devil). This sub-genre differs from religious thrillers as the supernatural is not necessarily religiously connected, therefore the narrative/plot has no initial link to the church; often connected to ideas of revenge, hauntings, death and "unfinished business".
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